Im a Muslim and so dont celebrate Christmas, but have to say that this is one of my all time favourite christmas carol, it brings back memories of when i when i was a young girl at school and singing christmas carols at assembly. it didnt matter that i wasnt a Christian, I loved Christmas time when I was a girl, its such a pity its too commercialised these days!
The music is very beautiful, but what is even more beautiful is the truth of the lyrics proclaiming Christ, the Son of God and Son of Mary, as the Savior of the world.
I agree that it is a pity that holidays are becoming commercialized. Thank you for sharing such a lovely memory from your childhood. This song brings back memories of my childhood when my mother would sing it.
I agree totally it has become way too commercialized. Also more Christians need to be focusing on giving gifts to kids that only have zero,one,or two toys instead of focusing on just giving gifts to kids that have fiveto ten or more gifts.
I pray that you leave the Muslim beliefs and embrace Jesus Christ in all His reality and beauty, and make Him your Lord, Savior and Friend. I believe these kind of songs touched us as children, because our spirit's were reaching for the truth of the New Born King Who will soon be the returning King coming to gather His children to Himself. There is still time to repent and come to Jesus. Perhaps, that will be your Christmas present this year -- finding Jesus, for HE is the true gift or Christmas!!!
I’m writing a story about twins born on Christmas named Holly and Ivy, and this song is perfect for the story. The twin named Ivy is the popular one, and Holly is always in her shadow. In this song, it’s the other way around. The Holly is the star of the song.
My mother planted a holly bush with bright red berries and very sharp thorns, in front of our stone fireplace in Westwood Mass. We would shine a spot light on the huge 25 foot plain green wreath, with a big bow, so passers by could see the wreath from down the street. After hearing my church choir sing this tonight, I'm sure my mother was speaking to me that this holly plant is still standing strong and forever there.
@@centerfold8 Holly is talking about the Holly King, which was an aspect of the Horned god Cernunnos worshipped by the Celts. Ivy is talking about the god Bacchus. The Ivy was essential to his rites. This is why there's a line that says, " The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown, of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown." That's a clear reference to the Holly King. Christmas by the way is not a biblical holy day. Nowhere in the Bible does it command Israel to celebrate such a day. From research you can find that it was a holiday commissioned by the Nicean council in the 3rd century, who were Catholics. Christmas is a solar holiday based upon the Winter Solstice which signifies the disappearance and reappearance of the Sun.
Abel O that’s like many Holidays and Catholicism is a mix of Christianity and Roman mythology combined they worship the Saints and the Virgin Mary but the Bible says worship only God. You take what you will from holidays that’s how they work
@@samdaman916 -- Holly is a naturalistic way of signifying the divine nature of Jesus and His Mother Mary. I've heard it said that this tune was a combination of pagan nature worship and Christianity -- like the putting up of an evergreen tree each December. The evergreen tree; since they always appear green with no shedding of leaves; is a symbol of never-ending life. My grand mum just thought of this tune as simply a way of remembering and honouring The Christ. I, too, view this song in the same way. Take care. God in Christ be with you. -- W
One of my absolute favorite Christmas carols. Just came across this version randomly. Now I always listen to this one. A very nostalgic song for me, reminds me of when I was a kid, a very cold Christmas Day morning.
Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with you blessed art thou among women and blessed is the best part of the thy womb Jesus holy Mary mother of God pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.😊.
I've seen the series "anne with an e" and I've never heard of this carol before. I'm not American, so much I don't know american carols but this one is beautiful.
I literally looked up this carol because my daughters and I are also watching Anne with an “E”. I’ve heard the song before, but interestingly, I’ve never ever sung it in all my years of choir. It’s beautiful.
I'm American and had never heard this carol sung anywhere: in church, on the radio, or even on any TV special. I first heard it on a CD I bought at Walmart a few years ago. It's a very old carol, quite possibly Celtic in origin, based on some of the lyrics.
Oh my gosh. This is so beautiful. We watched a Christmas in Europe video in World Languages today, and this song played, and it's been stuck in my head all day. This and Carol of the Bells are definitely my favorite Christmas Carols :) ♥
Strange story about this song. I honestly never heard it, or remembering hearing it, until about 2002 when I asked a co-worker what was his favorite Christmas song. I went home to look it up online. I couldn't believe I'd never heard the song before. After two listens it was then my favorite Christmas song.
Are you from the USA? The song is bigger in the UK I think. Listen to this carol and many more for free and ad free on Bitchute: www.bitchute.com/video/tDN2bsTRbs1h/ Merry Christmas!
Your story is so similar to my own with this song! I too had never heard this song and a friend kept asking me if I had ever heard it. I finally broke down and listened to it (this was in 1998) and was INSTANTLY hooked. I loved it sooooo much! Merry Christmas!
Was familiar with the melody but did not know what it was called. One of the Flavia de Luce books by Alan Bradley, mentions the song so I looked it up. I love that series and the song.
Wow! That was the best rendition I have ever heard! Amazingly done and a beautiful harmonies. I love the picture in the background! Nothing but good for these ladies!
For some reason this song tittle popped into my head so I pulled it up and picked this version to listen to. It was very moving and I now want the album by this group! It sounds just like your in the Thanks for posting this and making my day!!
For those of you wondering, "deer" and "choir" used to rhyme. They used the now defunct /e:/ sound. So it was /de:r/ and /kwe:r/ not /di:r/ and /kwaɪr/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Close-mid_front_unrounded_vowel
Has anyone heard the story of Holly and Ivy? Ivy is a little orphan girl and Holly is a beautiful Christmas doll. What they wish for is to play together and Christmas is the best time for wishes to come true.
"The Holly and the Ivy" is an English traditional Christmas carol. The carol contains intermingled Christian and Pagan imagery, with holly and ivy representing Pagan fertility symbols. Holly and ivy have been the mainstay of English Christmas decoration for church use since at least the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, when they are mentioned regularly in churchwardens’ accounts.
This song is not that popular here in the philippines.. and it is one of my personal favorites because it sounds classy and fresh.. it gives me a different vibe from the usual christmas songs
*vibing in choir class* So that’s what nostalgia feels like… I like it :) I sung it in 6th grade now I have an odd reaction to hearing this I’m the only one gasping and then proceeding to still somehow remember the lyrics even though it’s been 2 years
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Im a Muslim and so dont celebrate Christmas, but have to say that this is one of my all time favourite christmas carol, it brings back memories of when i when i was a young girl at school and singing christmas carols at assembly. it didnt matter that i wasnt a Christian, I loved Christmas time when I was a girl, its such a pity its too commercialised these days!
The music is very beautiful, but what is even more beautiful is the truth of the lyrics proclaiming Christ, the Son of God and Son of Mary, as the Savior of the world.
I agree that it is a pity that holidays are becoming commercialized. Thank you for sharing such a lovely memory from your childhood. This song brings back memories of my childhood when my mother would sing it.
I agree totally it has become way too commercialized. Also more Christians need to be focusing on giving gifts to kids that only have zero,one,or two toys instead of focusing on just giving gifts to kids that have fiveto ten or more gifts.
I pray that you leave the Muslim beliefs and embrace Jesus Christ in all His reality and beauty, and make Him your Lord, Savior and Friend. I believe these kind of songs touched us as children, because our spirit's were reaching for the truth of the New Born King Who will soon be the returning King coming to gather His children to Himself. There is still time to repent and come to Jesus. Perhaps, that will be your Christmas present this year -- finding Jesus, for HE is the true gift or Christmas!!!
@@1Corinthians2.2 Not a Christian thing to force Your beliefs on someone else.
I’m writing a story about twins born on Christmas named Holly and Ivy, and this song is perfect for the story. The twin named Ivy is the popular one, and Holly is always in her shadow. In this song, it’s the other way around. The Holly is the star of the song.
My mother planted a holly bush with bright red berries and very sharp thorns, in front of our stone fireplace in Westwood Mass. We would shine a spot light on the huge 25 foot plain green wreath, with a big bow, so passers by could see the wreath from down the street. After hearing my church choir sing this tonight, I'm sure my mother was speaking to me that this holly plant is still standing strong and forever there.
That’s beautiful
@@centerfold8 Nope. This is a pagan song...
Abel O how so? It literally talks about Jesus Christ as our savior
@@centerfold8 Holly is talking about the Holly King, which was an aspect of the Horned god Cernunnos worshipped by the Celts. Ivy is talking about the god Bacchus. The Ivy was essential to his rites. This is why there's a line that says, " The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown, of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown." That's a clear reference to the Holly King. Christmas by the way is not a biblical holy day. Nowhere in the Bible does it command Israel to celebrate such a day. From research you can find that it was a holiday commissioned by the Nicean council in the 3rd century, who were Catholics. Christmas is a solar holiday based upon the Winter Solstice which signifies the disappearance and reappearance of the Sun.
Abel O that’s like many Holidays and Catholicism is a mix of Christianity and Roman mythology combined they worship the Saints and the Virgin Mary but the Bible says worship only God. You take what you will from holidays that’s how they work
My great grandmother used to sing this to me and her grandma was from Scotland. :)
My grand mum used to play this tune every Christmas time. She told me what the tune meant. Thank you, Gran. I love you forever!
Ca. You share please thank you.
@@samdaman916 -- Holly is a naturalistic way of signifying the divine nature of Jesus and His Mother Mary. I've heard it said that this tune was a combination of pagan nature worship and Christianity -- like the putting up of an evergreen tree each December. The evergreen tree; since they always appear green with no shedding of leaves; is a symbol of never-ending life. My grand mum just thought of this tune as simply a way of remembering and honouring The Christ. I, too, view this song in the same way. Take care. God in Christ be with you. -- W
Blessed Be💚❤️💚
@@allenmurray9542 -- Many thanks! Likewise!
God bless you. Was your grand mother English? This song originated in England many years ago.
When I heard I was singing this in choir I freaked , best Christmas song ever
I first heard and learned this lovely English folk song when I was a boy in school . It has always given me joy . Simple and lovely .
One of my absolute favorite Christmas carols. Just came across this version randomly. Now I always listen to this one. A very nostalgic song for me, reminds me of when I was a kid, a very cold Christmas Day morning.
One of my favorite Christmas Carols.
likes it. good for Christmas song. very gooooood. love this song
Wonderful, calming, we need calm.
This is my favorite Christmas song
Lila Zalucky mine too. I love it
Same here!
This and the Carol of the Bells...!
Beautiful...brought tears to my eyes. ♡
Don't care what others say, this is good and I love it
same
the two of you awful, this is a good song, and it's a beautiful thing, and if we like it then that's our problem, and if you don't that's yours
Then why are you at this video? Closet The Holly & The Ivy fans, methinks. XD
I am a kid but my papy loves it😄
Sian Jarman go away
I love this song! It makes me think of going to church in the country on a cold winter morning and seeing the deer run in a herd out in the field.
Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with you blessed art thou among women and blessed is the best part of the thy womb Jesus holy Mary mother of God pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.😊.
:) :) :)
I've seen the series "anne with an e" and I've never heard of this carol before. I'm not American, so much I don't know american carols but this one is beautiful.
Same here
American? Don't think so.
I think this is originally British! And that series is Canadian
I literally looked up this carol because my daughters and I are also watching Anne with an “E”. I’ve heard the song before, but interestingly, I’ve never ever sung it in all my years of choir. It’s beautiful.
I'm American and had never heard this carol sung anywhere: in church, on the radio, or even on any TV special. I first heard it on a CD I bought at Walmart a few years ago. It's a very old carol, quite possibly Celtic in origin, based on some of the lyrics.
Such a beautiful carol, I come back to this video from time to time and remember how blessed I am
Beautiful co-ordination
What a beautiful message--I'm glad I looked up this song. Always heard it but never knew the lyrics..
I've been working on learning to play this on my Native American flutes. So beautiful!
I heard this randomly. I've never heard this before, but it's elegant and sweet, and I'm going to keep listening to it from now on.
My name is Holly and my birthday is next Tuesday. I am truly a Christmas baby and wish I knew this song better than Holly Jolly Christmas.
I love this version. This has always been one of my favorite carols. What sweet and pure voices these singers have!
Oh my gosh. This is so beautiful. We watched a Christmas in Europe video in World Languages today, and this song played, and it's been stuck in my head all day. This and Carol of the Bells are definitely my favorite Christmas Carols :) ♥
I first heard this being sung by our Primary School choir in Jamaica, circa 1966.
Loved it ever since!
Old world tune , lovely!
Wow this is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard! The arrangement and the instruments are incredible.
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My favorite Christmas song..by far🙏🏻❤️
woow I like the song its nice may God bless the work of your hands
Most beautiful rendition of this carol I've ever heard. Wondrous.
Strange story about this song. I honestly never heard it, or remembering hearing it, until about 2002 when I asked a co-worker what was his favorite Christmas song. I went home to look it up online. I couldn't believe I'd never heard the song before. After two listens it was then my favorite Christmas song.
Are you from the USA? The song is bigger in the UK I think. Listen to this carol and many more for free and ad free on Bitchute: www.bitchute.com/video/tDN2bsTRbs1h/
Merry Christmas!
Your story is so similar to my own with this song! I too had never heard this song and a friend kept asking me if I had ever heard it. I finally broke down and listened to it (this was in 1998) and was INSTANTLY hooked. I loved it sooooo much! Merry Christmas!
@@TonyLoco23 I'm from Canada.
@@holyspiritfirefall Merry Christmas!
@@kevgh3869 I am in Georgia (United States). Hope you have a blessed 2020! Nice to meet you :O)
This is the first time I have heard an understandable version of this song. What a beautiful way to get down to Basics!
Beautiful song. Jesus is Lord and Savior. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from Alabama.
I love Christmas songs ....I know heaven is blissful
Merry Christmas to all my friends I will never know. May god grant you abundant happiness in this life and beyond
Such a beautiful, pure carol and this rendition is equally great! This carol deserves wider recognition.
Was familiar with the melody but did not know what it was called. One of the Flavia de Luce books by Alan Bradley, mentions the song so I looked it up. I love that series and the song.
Perhaps the most beautiful christmas song.
I’m here because it was a favorite of my Aunt Anita’s God rest her soul
The power of Christ 🙏🏻
I love the lyrics. what a beautiful poem, that's really a song
In addition to the great background music and percussion which add am extra dimension to the music. Great performance!
Such a beautiful rendition of one of my favorite Christmas carols. :)
I'm singing this in my choir!
us to! but not this version
me too!!! but not this exact version
Really cool
same, yet different
Same
I remember singing this when I was in primary school, I was mesmorised by the old lady who would play the piano in assembly. I love to play the piano.
I've heard this tune all my life but never knew the lyrics are The Holly & The Ivy! Thanks for posting!
I love this song that is so meaningful and reveals the true meaning of CHRISTMAS.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I feel like I am in the 12th Century....stunning vocals. Beautiful melody and great harmony.
I love this song it is my favorite song
god bless everyone hope everybody has a great Christmas Jesus Christ
I like how the lyrics point to his birth, death and resurrection
This song has its orgins in the Caribbean!! And is sung in the islands. Per our minister. A beautiful carol 4 Xmas
no it doesn't.
holly doesn't even grow in the carribbean. it's 19th century english
angelic voices...... amazing song!! thank u :)
This is incredibly good.Sweet song with nice instruments.
I love this song so much
If you lover this song pls like
Love this- Thank You very much!
The holly and the ivy, one of my best Christmas songs
Always a Christmas favourite.
A song I've known of and read about but never heard sung. Thanks.
While i'm listening this song,
i can feel a snow falling inside my heart. ❄💗
Merry Christmas and God Bless.
Wow! That was the best rendition I have ever heard! Amazingly done and a beautiful harmonies. I love the picture in the background!
Nothing but good for these ladies!
Beautiful! Thanks so much!!
just so LOVE this song!! i adore singing songs with accents, and these are beautiful!! thank you so much for sharing!
For some reason this song tittle popped into my head so I pulled it up and picked this version to listen to. It was very moving and I now want the album by this group! It sounds just like your in the Thanks for posting this and making my day!!
beautiful. thanks.
I love it .
This is a beautiful song 🎄
My favorite version of this song.
Holly is Christmas always brings good luck, Ivy a sign of Wisdom many a school has Ivy, it stays with you.
For those of you wondering, "deer" and "choir" used to rhyme. They used the now defunct /e:/ sound.
So it was /de:r/ and /kwe:r/
not /di:r/ and /kwaɪr/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Close-mid_front_unrounded_vowel
Has anyone heard the story of Holly and Ivy? Ivy is a little orphan girl and Holly is a beautiful Christmas doll. What they wish for is to play together and Christmas is the best time for wishes to come true.
Wow, the most beautiful carol I’ve heard.
Awesome song!!!!!!!
Simply Lovely!! Bravo!
Beautiful and festive
Always a favourite of mine, and this is a great version, love the drums!
Gorgeous!
absoloutley wonderful
I love it!! ^_^ Not that I'm Christian, but I grew up with this being played around the holidays. Thank you
beautiful thanks for sharing
Great performances.
"The Holly and the Ivy" is an English traditional Christmas carol. The carol contains intermingled Christian and Pagan imagery, with holly and ivy representing Pagan fertility symbols. Holly and ivy have been the mainstay of English Christmas decoration for church use since at least the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, when they are mentioned regularly in churchwardens’ accounts.
Fantastic voices sounds incredible nice I think !!!
Mange of Sweden
thanks for posting! a beautiful version of this beautiful song. Merry Christmas
This is such a sweet Christmas tune!
Can’t wait to sing this
my music teacher made us sing this song and we all looked miserable but its a good song
Very Good ! Have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, from Alabama !
Hello how are you my name es mouses
My fave!
So beautiful, so sweet. Thanks for posting.
i,am doing this song at school .my class year 4 ,year 5 and year 6 are doing it amazing!!!
i loved it
i love this Song
My favourite Christmas carol. Hard to find on CD.
I love the Loreena McKennitt version of this song. Taking it way back into the past.
The accompaniment is beautiful.
This song is not that popular here in the philippines.. and it is one of my personal favorites because it sounds classy and fresh.. it gives me a different vibe from the usual christmas songs
*vibing in choir class*
So that’s what nostalgia feels like…
I like it :)
I sung it in 6th grade now I have an odd reaction to hearing this I’m the only one gasping and then proceeding to still somehow remember the lyrics even though it’s been 2 years
Fantastic